inquisitorial — in·qui·si·to·ri·al /in ˌkwi zə tōr ē əl/ adj 1: constituting or relating to a system of justice in which the judge conducts an inquiry developing the facts of the litigant s case compare accusatorial, adversary 2: having the aut … Law dictionary

inquisitorial — UK US /ɪnkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəl/ adjective LAW ► relating to a legal process in which the judge asks the questions in order to get the facts before making a decision: »Suggestions of moving to an inquisitorial system weren t popular with judges who would… … Financial and business terms